Nux Vomica Definition

nŭks vŏmĭ-kə
noun
The poisonous, disklike seed of an Asian tree (Strychnos nux-vomica) of the logania family, containing strychnine, brucine, and other alkaloids.
Webster's New World
The tree bearing these seeds.
Webster's New World
A medicine made from the seed, formerly used as a heart stimulant.
Webster's New World

Origin of Nux Vomica

  • Medieval Latin Latin nux nut Medieval Latin vomica feminine of vomicus emetic (from Latin vomere to vomit wemə- in Indo-European roots)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin nux (“nut") and vomica (“vomiting").

    From Wiktionary

Nux Vomica Sentence Examples

  • When the nervous system is below par, and both secretion and movements are deficient in the stomach, nervine tonics, such as nux vomica or strychnine, are most useful.

  • In such cases nux vomica or strychnine is useful.

  • Citrate - ferric ammonium citrate - ferric ammonium citrate - iron deficiency Nux vomica - stimulant of gastrointestinal tract, increase appetite.

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